Nomination Form Victorian Mother of the Year | Y Victoria

Victorian Mother of the Year

Victorian Mother of the Year Nomination Form

Do you know an incredible mother figure who deserves to be celebrated? Nominate them now for Victorian Mother of the Year 2025! The winner can access up to $10,000 to support their community impact.

About you

Mandatory questions are marked with an asterisk (*).

About your nominee

Tell us why your person should be this year’s Victorian Mother of the Year. How does your nominee make a difference in the community? Tell us how they’re an everyday role model that inspires and empowers those around them. * Would you like your nominee to know that you entered them in the Y's Victorian Mother of the Year award? If so, add their email and we’ll let them know in time for Mother's Day.

How did you hear about the award? * I agree to the terms and conditions. *

I am over 18 years of age. *

I understand the YMCA may contact me to provide updates. *

We will acknowledge all nominees on Mother's Day. Do you give permission to use the nominee's full name on social media? * Yes No

Award criteria

Contribute to their community

We are looking for people who have helped shape their local community by contributing to, enriching or positively influencing the lives of young people.

Be an everyday person

We seek relatable and inspirational mother figures who are everyday people in their community and have had a positive impact on their community.

Be a positive role model

We are looking for people whose actions and conduct inspire young people by giving them the skills and confidence to lead positive and independent lives.

Values aligned with the Y’s core values

We are looking for people who share the Y's core values. Their actions should exemplify and bring to life what we believe in.

The Y's Core Values

Honesty

To demonstrate reliability and trustworthiness through our actions.

Caring

To demonstrate sincere concern for the wellbeing and needs of others.

Inclusion

Demonstrates respect and acceptance for all people.

Respect

To value the worth of all individuals and treat others with kindness.

Responsibility

To demonstrates accountability and the courage to do what is right. .

Terms and conditions

The following conditions apply to all nominations submitted for the Victorian Mother of the Year award in 2025.

1) All nomination entries must be received by 5pm on the nomination closing date of Friday 11 April 2025.

2) Nominations must be submitted by people over 18 years of age.

Children and young people under 18 years can submit a nomination with the support of a guardian or trusted adult.

3) Nominations are only accepted for mother figures who currently live within the state of Victoria.

The term "mother figure" is inclusive of all female identifying relatives and role models.

The term "relatives" includes but is not limited to mothers, aunts, grandparents, siblings and cousins and other, family-like relationships.

The term "role model" includes but is not limited to coaches, friends, managers, mentors and teachers.

4) Nominations are open to all people who identify as female or as a mother figure, irrespective of their gender assigned at birth.

5) YMCA Victoria do not accept responsibility for nomination entries that are lost, damaged or delayed.

6) Nominations and supporting documentation, including photographs will not be returned.

7) Employees of YMCA Victoria, other YMCA associations and related entities are not eligible to win the award.

8) The selection of finalists is based on the nominations received and the information available to the judging panel at the time.

All nominees who are shortlisted as finalists are subject to reference checks to determine suitability.

Finalists are subjected to a police criminal check and must be willing to provide background information.

9) The winner of the Victorian Mother of the Year award in 2025 will be selected by judging panel assembled by YMCA Victoria.

The judging panel’s decision is final and no correspondence or negotiation will be entered into.

10) Finalists must be willing to attend the awards ceremony at the Melbourne Town Hall on Friday 9 May 2025.

The winner must be willing to undertake media interviews on the ceremony day and the days following the announcement.

The winner must be willing to undertake marketing and promotional activities in conjunction with YMCA Victoria.

11) YMCA Victoria reserves the right to withdraw the award if further information becomes available and/or the conduct of the finalists can be seen to cause disrepute to the YMCA and related entities.

12) YMCA Victoria reserves the right to change or cancel the award and/or event at any time without notice.

13) YMCA Victoria reserves the right to send email updates to all people who submit a nomination for the 2025 award.

14) The winner will receive $10,000 in funding to support initiatives that align to The Y’s benevolent work, and uplift young people and families in need.